... And then, sometimes, it takes a while for that idea to germinate and flower. And then it takes even longer to write about it.
The rumblings of my lightning bolt started nearly two years ago, when my parents gave me a fantastic present- two skeins of Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock, each paired with a special piece of jewelry. My mom, an extremely artistic and creative thinker, combined my love for knitting and jewelry with ribbons and bows on top.
... And then, time passed. I knit with my yarn (still have one left), wore my jewelry, and in my spare moments, I'd putter around in a dye pot, playing with whatever I had on hand. My mom was also busy, taking classes in sign language and jewelry-making.
Finally, the bolt struck. The holidays were around the corner, and I was reminiscing about the gift from my parents. 1 and 1 finally became 2 when I realized that I had started dyeing yarn, and my mother had started making jewelry...
... And wouldn't it be fun to join forces and post the results up in a little shop to share with others? After much hemming and hawing, designing and budgeting, dyeing and beading, Two Grey Dogs Designs launched on April 16, 2012! (Although the site says December, which is when we grabbed the name.)
At 4 months in, it's been thrilling, nerve-wracking, educational, and exhilarating. We were part of a Sneak Attack by the Handmade Movement, took part in a very successful BNR, and mailed yarn and earrings all over the country.
There's so much more to say about the shop, our plans, and everything we've learned. But for now, we're still electrified by this concept, creating totally unique yarn and jewelry, and leave you with a small montage of the results:
